Baskettails
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Corduliidae
emeralds, emerald dragonflies, green-eyed skimmers, baskettails, sundragons, shadowdragons, boghaunters
Corduliidae is a family of dragonflies commonly known as emeralds or emerald dragonflies, characterized by metallic green or yellow coloration and large emerald-green eyes. The family includes diverse genera such as baskettails (Epitheca), sundragons (Helocordulia), shadowdragons (Neurocordulia), and boghaunters (Williamsonia). Adults are typically black or dark brown with metallic markings, while larvae are black, hairy-looking, and semiaquatic. The family has a nearly worldwide distribution.